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HelpTest Code LAB90313 Uric Acid, Random Urine
Additional Codes
47056
Reporting Title
Random Urine Uric Acid
Methodology
Roche Diagnostics, Uricase- RMH
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services- RMH Core Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 2.0 mL of urine from a random urine collection in a 10 mL BD yellow-top round bottom urine tube or a screw-capped, sterile, plastic urine container. No preservative.
DO NOT SEND THE BLUE CAPPED INTEGRATED TRANSFER DEVISE COLLECTION CONTAINER. THEY OFTEN LEAK AND HAVE A METAL NEEDLE ATTACHED WHICH PRESENTS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Note: Follow instructions in “Urine Collection” in “Special Instructions.”
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated | |
| Ambient | 4 days | |
| Frozen |
Stabilize with NaOH pH>8.0
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Reference Values
No established reference values
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84560